cable
[ˈkeɪb&+{ə}l]
n
a strong thick rope, usually of twisted hemp or steel wire
an anchor chain or rope
a unit of distance in navigation, equal to one tenth of a sea mile (about 600 feet).a unit of length in nautical use that has various values, including 100 fathoms (600 feet)
a wire or bundle of wires that conducts electricitySee coaxial cable
a submarine cable
Also called: overseas telegram Also called: international telegram Also called: cablegram a telegram sent abroad by submarine cable, radio, communications satellite, or by telephone line
See cable stitch
short for cable television
vb
to send (a message) to (someone) by cable
to fasten or provide with a cable or cables
to supply (a place) with or link (a place) to cable television
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